Datsun was throwing a party in 1980, and the 280ZX was the guest of honor. The 1980 model year marked a decade since the first of the company’s iconic Z-Cars hit the market, making it the ideal moment to… more»
Survivor Cars
Not all barn finds are rusty! Here are the very best unrestored classics:
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Sporty Survivor: 1974 AMC Hornet Sportabout
If there’s a better color for a 1974 AMC Hornet Sportabout wagon, I can’t think of one. Even with two greens, three blues, yellow, copper, gold, and even plum, Sienna Orange has to be the ultimate color to make… more»
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First Year 430 V8: 1967 Buick Wildcat
Some engines enjoy extraordinary longevity, utilized by manufacturers for many years. When Buick introduced its 430ci V8 in 1967, few would have believed that it would be a memory by the end of 1969. That was the motor the… more»
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Incredible Survivor! 1985 Ford Thunderbird 302 V8
Bright Canyon Red is about as eye-catching a color as it gets for Ford’s 1985 Thunderbird line, and this incredible paint is said to be all original and in excellent condition. Once you click on the eBay link and… more»
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BF Exclusive: 1964 Ford F-100 With Vintage Topper
UPDATE – The seller has reduced their asking price! Available exclusively through Barn Finds, this represents a rare chance to own a nearly stock survivor that’s spent its entire life in Southern California. The seller has owned it since… more»
BF Exclusive: 1951 Chevrolet 3100
Sometimes, owning a vintage vehicle is more about the dream of owning one than about its reliability. Case in point: this three-owner 1951 Chevrolet 3100-series (3104) pickup. It was bought four years ago for the current owner’s wife, the… more»
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Ram Air III 4-Speed: 1970 Pontiac Trans Am
The 1970 model year marked the moment when the Pontiac Trans Am cemented its spot in the new car market. Buyers were drawn to its looks and the performance potential of the 400ci Ram Air III V8 under the… more»
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Recently Revived: 1973 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible
This 1973 Mercury Cougar XR-7 Convertible demonstrates that there are still great classics squirreled away in garages, awaiting liberation by passionate enthusiasts. It spent most of its life as part of the same family, although the last twelve years… more»
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Long Term Owner: 1968 Chevrolet Camaro Convertible
Many enthusiasts view a long-term ownership history favorably when seeking a classic to park in their garage. Cars that the same person has owned for decades are typically well-maintained and haven’t been abused or neglected. This 1968 Chevrolet Camaro… more»
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Last-Year Muscle: 1974 AMC AMX
The final years of the AMX don’t get the same spotlight as the earlier two-seat cars, but they still have plenty to offer—especially for anyone hunting for a solid project they can actually drive while improving it. This 1974… more»
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36k-Mile Garage Find: 1976 Ford Torino
The Torino joined the Ford line-up in 1968 as an upscale mid-size Fairlane. Going into the 1970s, the Torino replaced the Fairlane and continued through 1976. The seller has a 1976 Torino, a year before the Ford LTD II… more»
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JCPenney 16HP Garden Tractor: 1970s MTD 990
Catalog companies spent decades rebadging products made by others and offering them to consumers as something made by Sears-Roebuck, Montgomery Ward, JCPenney, and many others. This JCPenney 16HP Garden Tractor (basically an MTD 990) is listed here on Facebook… more»
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7,200 Miles? 1965 Buick Skylark Sedan
Let’s get the trivia out of the way. The seller of this 1965 Buick Skylark on eBay in Midway, Utah, makes three claims, two of them bold: It was bought new by one of Brigham Young’s grandsons, it has… more»
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42k Mile 1978 Lincoln Continental Mark V Diamond Jubilee
About the same time GM was shedding size and pounds from many of their luxury offerings, Lincoln introduced a new full-size entry into their Mark series in 1977, with this one proudly wearing the moniker Mark V. The auto… more»
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Ready To Drive! 1962 Jaguar Mark II 3.8
Authentic Motorcars of Redmond, Washington, has just reduced the price to $30,000 for its lovely and tastefully updated 1962 Jaguar 3.8-liter Mark II, listed on Craigslist in Redmond, Washington. If you can cough up that much scratch, this is… more»
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Straight and Clean Cruiser: 1971 Pontiac LeMans
A clean, untouched classic can still stop you in your tracks, and that seems to be exactly what the seller is offering with this 1971 Pontiac LeMans. Listed here on craigslist for $17,500, this one is described as wearing… more»
